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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.26, 334.88 and 120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.26, 334.88 and 120.59 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.26 : 334.88 = 120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.26/334.88 = 120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.26x = 334.88 × 120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.26x = 40,383.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,383.29/223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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